My vegetable garden is looking amazing. There are tons of tiny little tomatoes, a yellow squash and a cucumber growing right now. So, fingers crossed, we will have fresh veggies this summer.

When we go outside now, Ellie likes to get to work picking up sticks. I’ve been recruited to her lawn crew. She’s a pretty good boss, but the pay is terrible.

The gelato at Pizza Bella is bananas. If you’re in KC, you should try it.

Hello Sailor! Keegan picked out this suit for Belly. It is adorable.

Until having Ellie, I never paid much attention to our trees, but the ones in our front yard are pretty beautiful.

We took away Ellie’s binkys at nap and bedtime. She did not take it well. For several days, she made this face off and on.

This recipe is fantastic. It’s the perfect Sunday Supper and would be great if you’re entertaining. I wish this photo was scratch and sniff. Lemon, garlic and onions make the most delicious roasted chicken and vegetables – And, I haven’t even mentioned the homemade croutons. They are out-of-this-world good.

These girls are sprinkled all over our house. I get such a kick out of seeing them in unusual places. It makes you wonder when Aurora and Ariel picked up a pet monkey.

A few weekends ago, we went to Ellie’s babysitter’s wedding. It was lovely – lots of chandeliers, white tents and grassy fields. Here is the little one getting down on the dance floor.

These crisped pitas with roasted vegetables are unbelievably good.

At least five times a day, Ellie says, “Whisk Mama. Dance.” And, off we go.

In addition to “banging our whisks,” Ellie wants to cook. All the time. Please send recipes. We’re running out. This was our first recipe together – granola via Orangette.

The brownie in a mug craze was in full force this winter. I just tried it a few weeks ago, and holy cow, I get it. So good.